Chinese Curry Chicken with Potatoes and Coconut Milk
This Chinese-style chicken curry combines tender sliced chicken and potatoes with yellow curry paste, curry powder, coconut milk, ginger, garlic, onion, and light soy sauce. It has a creamy, gently spiced flavor balanced by a touch of sugar, making it a satisfying choice for a comforting weeknight dinner or a casual shared meal.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chinese Curry Chicken with Potatoes and Coconut Milk, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
In a bowl, mash yellow curry paste with some chicken broth to help dissolve the paste; whisk in the remaining chicken broth, sugar, curry powder, salt, light soy sauce, and coconut milk. Set aside.
- 2
Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat for about 30 seconds; add oil and heat until shimmering, about 30 more seconds. Stir chicken, garlic, and ginger into hot oil; cook and stir until chicken has begun to brown and garlic and ginger are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in onion and potatoes; toss well and pour in sauce mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover the wok. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 3
Add 3 whole of Sliced [ingredient:9d97e1b1-b9e3-4518-b415-7b203f91555b](s), 2 tsp of Minced [ingredient:b45b4bcf-76b1-459b-9360-81a88db896d0], and 1 tsp of Minced [ingredient:cffb6124-dd37-43fc-a2ec-76360ad14004]; cook and stir until the chicken just begins to brown and the aromatics are fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Stir in 1 whole of Sliced [ingredient:b09d7353-e89e-4a13-ab46-f59c469490ed](s) and 2 whole of Sliced [ingredient:288932d8-d544-4d67-8b18-954850c7f85b](es), toss to coat evenly, and pour in the prepared sauce mixture made from the [ingredient:823edbb4-7cb8-4644-8d27-8c39b6c462ea](s), Divided [ingredient:46ee68af-13dc-47d0-b4f0-432ac652f5b7], [ingredient:54cee4df-bf11-42ca-8ca8-5926b8df5091], [ingredient:b9c43bfd-054d-4082-8daa-f8df97e4f4f2], [ingredient:437f6d60-cfec-4525-bbaf-473470f11fdc], [ingredient:c2144acb-ae8d-4ed5-bb76-93a0e00bfe6d], and [ingredient:08652d8b-6770-453e-bb67-c5f946278e7a]. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Calories 363.96 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 42.68 g Good Source 85%
- Carbohydrate 25.68 g 9%
- Total Fat 10.04 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.1 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 107.9 mg High 36%
- Sodium 749.77 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 2.46 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 3.79 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 103.17 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.48 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 353.66 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 3.86 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.91 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.45 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chinese Curry Chicken with Potatoes and Coconut Milk is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Canola Oil, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, and Coconut Milk. Each serving provides about 363.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chinese Curry Chicken with Potatoes and Coconut Milk?
- It is a Chinese curry recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Chinese Curry Chicken with Potatoes and Coconut Milk made of?
- The main ingredients are Canola Oil, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Coconut Milk, Curry Paste. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Chinese Curry Chicken with Potatoes and Coconut Milk?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chinese Curry Chicken with Potatoes and Coconut Milk?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 363.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chinese Curry Chicken with Potatoes and Coconut Milk easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chinese Curry Chicken with Potatoes and Coconut Milk healthy?
- Chinese Curry Chicken with Potatoes and Coconut Milk has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 363.96 calories and 42.68 g of protein, or 85% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 749.77 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.1 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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